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Adirondack Park and adjacent areas contain thousands of lakes and ponds and hundreds
of miles of rivers and streams, including the mountain lake that is the headwaters
of the Hudson River. It can be considered one of the nations most valuable resources.
Below are some of the more popular routes, though many of the best experiences
can still be found by exploration. For
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The Saranac chain of lakes
consists of Upper Saranac Lake , Middle Saranac Lake, Lower Saranac Lake , Lake Ossetah,
Lake Flower and the Saranac River. The route from Upper Saranac Lake to Lake Flower
covers around 25 miles.
The water flows in a southeastern direction from Upper Saranac Lake to Middle
Saranac Lake, which then flows east to Lower Saranac Lake, Oseetah Lake, Saranac
River, and north to Lake Flower in the Village of Saranac Lake. The Saranac River
then continues until it flows into Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh. The route travels
along thousands of acres of "Forever Wild" designated State lands, waterways and
beaches. You
can paddle the entire chain with only one short portage between Upper
Saranac Lake and Middle Saranac Lake. A good starting
point is on the north end of Upper Saranac Lake on Back Bay.
Paddling south you will
pass Dry and Green Islands. Continuing south, Markham Point, Square
Bay, and Saginaw Bay, are all on the east shore. Buck Island is
at the head of Saginaw Bay. Fish Creek Bay, on the west. Continuing
south through The Narrows, the lake opens up again. Birch Point,
Eagle Island, Gull Point, Gull Bay, Deer Island and Doctors Island
are all landmarks to guide your trip. Chapel Island, located on
your right at the southern end of the lake, has summer church services
open to the public. At the south end of the lake, head east into
Huckleberry Bay and look for signs marking Bartlett Carry. This
is the only portage on this journey and is a short walk to Middle
Saranac Lake.
Head
East across Middle Saranac Lake to the end of the lake where the Saranac River
takes you to the Upper Locks. Paddle further down the Saranac River and you will
be in Lower Saranac Lake. Pass Pope Bay, Pope Island and Picnic Point and head
southeast into the Saranac River once more. You will travel through First Pond,
go under Route 3 and then into Second Pond. The route then takes you on the Saranac
River into the Lower Locks. After the locks the river widens into Oseetah Lake.
You will pass Demerse, Winonah and Papoose Islands and Otter Slide which will
be on your left. Follow the river into Lake Flower and the public boat launch
in the Village of Saranac Lake.
Campsites
for Kayakers & Canoers The
Adirondack park offers a range of campsites as follows: 1.
Roadside Public Campgrounds - multiple campsites, drive-in convenience,
fee charged, showers, usually some hook-ups and many have lakefront sites. Examples:
Fish Creek Pond, Rollins Pond, Buck Pond, Meacham Lake. 2.
Wild Forest Campgrounds - multiple campsites, boat access only, fee charged,
some have amenities like an outhouse, picnic table or a fireplace with a grill.
Examples: Lower and Middle Saranac Lakes. 3.
Designated Campsites - no fee charged - may or may not have any amenities.
Examples: St. Regis Canoe Area and Fish Creek Ponds Area. 4.
Established Campsites - no fee charged, occasionally an outhouse or picnic
table, fireplace may be an informal ring of stones. These fire rings should be
used for open fires. Please do not remove them. Examples: Raquette River, Paul
Smiths Area and Lake Kushaqua Area, Tupper Lake.
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Camping
Permits for Kayakers & Canoers
Camping permits
are required for: (1) any party of ten or more, or (2) any party remaining in
the same location for four or more nights. You are responsible for obtaining
your own camping permit before your arrival from the State Forest Ranger for the
district in which you will enter state lands. New York State now requires that
anyone bringing --paying clients-- onto state land must have a Guide’s License.
Non-profit organizations are exempt. In
accordance with state laws, (1) properly dispose of human wastes (burial at least
8- down and 150’ away from water or camp), (2) help maintain water quality by
not washing directly in the lake or stream, (3) cut only wood that is both dead
and down and (4) carry out all you carry in. Boiling or treating drinking water
is recommended.
Forest
Rangers Along Adirondack Kayak &Canoe Routes |
Area
| Max
Group Size | Ranger
& Telephone |
St. Regis Area Upper
Saranac Lake | 12
| Joseph
Rupp RR 1, Box
210 Vermontville, NY 12989 518-891-0255 |
Middle & Lower Saranac
Lake Raquette River Tupper Lake |
CAMPGROUND 12 12
| Clyde
Black 7 Isabelle
Avenue Tupper Lake, NY 12986 518-359-2666 |
Bog River Low's Lake
| 9
| Joseph
Kennedy 10 Deer
Street Tupper Lake, NY 12986 518-359-7030 |
Saranac River Lake Kushaqua
| 12
| Scott
Murphy P.O. Box
47, Gabriels, NY 12939 518-891-5392 |
Oswegatchie River Cranberry
Lake | 9
12 | Bernie
Siskavich P.O.
Box 104 Wanakena, NY 13695 315-848-3370 |
Santa Clara Tract Champion
Lands | 12
| Jeff
Balermo P.O. Box
58, Lake Clear, NY 12945 518-891-0477 |
Long Lake Indian Lake
& Inlet | 12
| Jim
Waters, NYS-DEC
Box 246 Indian Lake, NY 12842 518-624-6686 |
Whitney Area Little
Tupper & Lake Lila | 8
| Bob
Zurek HC 1,Box
2A Long Lake, NY 12847 518-624-6686 |
Blue Mountain Lake
| 12
| Greg
George Rt. 28,
Blue Mtn. Lake, NY 12812 518-352-7676 |
Raquette Lake Forked
Lake & Inlet | 12
| Mike
Bodnar HC 82, Box
501, Raquette Lake, NY 13436 315-354-4611 |
Old Forge Eagle Bay
| 12
| Douglas
Riedman P.O. Box
131, Old Forge, NY 13420 315-369-3463 |
Stillwater Reservoir
Beaver River |
12 |
John Scanlon
Star Route, Box 239, Lowville, NY 13367 315-376-8030 |
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